All close contact fall sports to be held in spring semester; fall practice apparently possible
Following the recommendations from the NJCAA Presidential Advisory Council and the NJCAA Board of Regents, the NJCAA announced on Monday, July 13 its adjusted plan of action for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year. Following the Board of Regents’ vote on Monday, a majority of competition will be moved to the spring semester.
The most recent plan of action shifts all close-contact fall sports to the spring semester. These sports include men’s soccer, and women’s court volleyball.
So far, spring sports competition remains intact with minor adjustments to dates. These sports include baseball and softball.
Along with the adjustments to competition season and championship dates, the NJCAA has provided Yavapai Community College information as it relates to scrimmage and practice dates and allowances in the fall. It is believed, although not confirmed by the Blog, that the NJCAA may allow fall practice sessions in close contact sports.
Source: NJCAA home page https://www.njcaa.org/general/2019-20/releases/20200713l9o7t8